Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7,294, Peter Fox, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Fox, Peter (or Peter W.) Maria
N. 7294 B.Y.Wt. 9468-160-55
CONTENTS

24. 167 New York Peter Fox
Palatine in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Cook of the Regt. commanded by Col. — in the State of New York time for 12 months and 21 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 42 Dollars 39 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Nov. 1833 and to G. D. Ferguson Palatine
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. '33 $105.80 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 M. '34 21.16
$126.96
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by G. C. Stiles Clerk, Book C. Vol. 4. Page 100

to G. F. Yates Sept 23 rd 1841
281
Letter J Fleming 1 April 34
64 16 80

Letter I Fleming 1 April '34
1821 G. G. F. Watts Sept 23rd
182
64 16  80

Gilbert Yates Oct 20 1853 Same Feb 3 1854 Same " 8 1854 Same Mch 4 " ditto Augt " " "
780 New York, Albany Maria Fox widow of Peter Fox who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private 
subscribed on the Roll at the rate of 42 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of April 1851 and sent to
H. H. Gra. Solicitor's Off. Washington
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners on July 29, 1848, Page 73, Vol. U.

St. Louis, Mo. Sept. 1855
Maria L. ... St. Peter, Mo. By Maria L. ... By Peter ...
U. S. State Dept. Dept.
Revolutionary War is a pension $400 per year
Adm. B. Nov. 9 th 1855
B. ...
Rev. ...
Seaside Hall St. Johnsville N. York

Aug 24/70 Let to John Fox Payall 1000
Vol. I. 96.00

State of New York, Montgomery County ss.
On this fifteenth day of February One thousand eight hundred and fifty one. personally came before me, a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. Daniel S Shull, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, that he resides at Stone Arabia, in said County, that he is a member of the Dutch Reformed Church of Stone Arabia, that he had the Records of said Church in his possession and upon examination of said Records he finds that Peter Gox was married to Maria Richter on the 17 th of January A.D. 1796, by the Rev. D. C. Pick, who was for several years, the regular Pastor of said Church and was authorized by law to solemnize Marriages. The record of the Marriage, is in the words and figures following viz:
"Married on the 17 th Jan. 1796. Peter Gox" "to Maria Richter, by D. C. Pick. "
and that the above is a true copy of said Record.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15 th day of February 1851. And I certify that deponent is entitled to full credit James W Hamilton Justice of the peace
D. S. Shull

State of New York
Montgomery County } On this 19 th day of Sept in the year 1832. Personally appeared in Open Court, before
The
Now sitting, Peter Fox, a resident of The Town of Palatine, County of Montgomery, Aged Seventy three years 3 d Sept r this inst. month, hath being first duly sworn. According to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act passed June 7 th 1832 That he entered the service of the United States that kindred the following Named Officers and served as herein stated Vizt - That this claimant declares that he belonged to the Reg t of Militia commanded by Col Jacob Klock, and Peter Waggoner Lieut. Col. in the Company commanded by Christoph W Fox, that he was born on the third day of Sept in the year One thousand Seven hundred & fifty Nine as appears by Family records, That he this Applicant was inducted and kept himself in Readiness, Armed and Acquired in compliance with the requisitions of his Superior Officers, and the laws of his country, from the year 1776 to the conclusion of the war, that he feels satisfied that he was called out on duty, and that he hath performed Services but the particulars doth not recollect — That the Applicant declares, that he hath performed various duties which he knows it to be impracticable to describe, and therefrom and trips of which he is satisfied and yet doth recollect, he cannot describe neither date Nor year, with some exceptions only — That this Applicant declares that early in the war he was ordered to March Under Capt. Fox with his Company, to George Sattmans, in Palatine Stationed for About Eight days, Scouting and Guarding against the incursions of the Common Enemy, And at another time for About two weeks at George Gattenmans The same Alike the preceding — Also Stationed at Fort Snell the like Service Under Capt Fox & his Company, — Also at Fort Blank the same for About three weeks — Also at Frederick Einsies — the like, time doth not recollect under Capt. Fox, — Also, Under command of Capt Henry Miller for About two weeks Stationed at a place, now called St Johns Ville, now Town, now Town of Oppenheim According to his belief About two weeks, the like Services, in the part of Feb y & forest in march, 1779 — That he went & Marched to now County of Herkimer, then Tryon, to Fort Dayton, there remained for About three weeks, he performed the like duties & Services to the best of his knowledge in the year 1779 That this Applicant further declares that, he was ordered out to March to German Flats, Now County of Herkimer, in Mass. with his Capt. Under Col. Klock, there Stationed for a Number of days, from thence Marching to the Andriestown South west from German Flats, to the Lake, but did meet no Enemy at that time, having been out for About two weeks — Also ordered out to March out to Youngs Lake where the Enemy Generally would have recourse to to harbour at the house

of Adams Young, but not discovering nor Mott any Tories nor Indians from Canada there he believes in the year 1778
That this Applicant further declares that in the latter part of July he was ordered out Under Captain Christoph W Fox to march to Fort Stanwix, and on their march from Herkimer, then Under the command of General Nicholas Herkimer, when on our way at about four miles this side of the Fort then Engaged in that Memorable Battle at Oriskany, when this claimant sustained his Ground, Until that part of Genl' Ledges. Army retreated and left them — That previous to Oriskany Battle, same summer, also Under the command of Genl' Herkimer after he hath been drafted out of Capt Foxs Company, Marching down the Susquehanna river to Unindela there met Capt Brandt who had a large Number of Warriors at his command with him, and after several days. Genl' Herkimer & Capt Brandt, held a conference at Genl' Herkimer's encampment, Escaped in coming to an Engagement. That having been out for at least three weeks — That is to say the latter two before in June and July, 1777 and the former when the battle was fought at Oriskany happened on the 6 th th of August 1777 same year
That this Applicant further declares, that in October 19 th in the year 1780 after the Battle Generally called Genl' Brown's Battle in the Town of Palatine after John Johnson with his Incendiaries, hath caused a General conflagration of all or nearly the whole old settlement of Stone Arabia, and up along the Mohawk. This Applicant declares that he went in pursuit of the Enemy, and their in battle on Blochs and Tailing Flats. their continued in Battle Until the Enemy took flight retreating — This claimant further states that he Volunteered, in what is called Sand-Battle against a Large Party of Indians and Tories from Canada, the Indian Chief killed & several wounded, which Occurrence happened July 29 th 1781 That this Applicant further declared, that in Oct 25 th 1780 same year again In Battle then Under the Immediate command of Col' Marinus Willet, against Maj' Rop, and Capt' Butler and supposed About 500 of their Incendiary force, when the Enemy retreating, which Battle terminated with the loss of many killed on both sides, and many taken Prisoners on both sides
This Applicant further declares That, that himself and Eight others, Engaged for three months Service, by Col' Jacob Klock and Major Christoph W Fox In the year 1780 for running Scout, on Snow Shoes during the Winter calculated to Guard Against the incursions of the Enemy, That this Applicant states That he hath served faithfully under Capt' Christian Gellman, for and during the term of three Months, which Company was divided into three companies when out in rotation continually also in July 1781. when Under depredation & conflagration  under the command of Col' Willet in pursuit of the Enemy  for about thirty miles That this Applicant further declares that he was ordered constantly

After the cruel Monmouth Butchering, and inhuman Murder all the way to March there all in May, he believes under the Command of Genl. Howe But he feels satisfied that Genl. Howe's Reg t was ordered out previous not Knowing at Which place the Enemy would Approach, but was Stationed at, now Town of Springfield for several days from there march'd
To Cherrysville
That this claimant further and last declares that often and very frequently hath been under the Necessity to watch and to guard against the invasion of the daily expected Enemy, at their Principle Fort, vizt Fort Bragg, but the Militia Soldiers were so trained and instructed, when Alerting and hearing the report of the Alarming Cannon, generally each one not waiting for his Corporal to be warned, but would without any hesitation or excise Shoulder his Arms, in hastening to the Fort, and prepared to march out on any Occurrence or Emergency when found or thought Expedient by their Superior Officers,
That this claimant declares that after an elapse of time, for exceeding half a century, has rendered it impracticable to describe or enumerate all the duties and services performed during the Revolution, but suffice it sufficient for his Hon ble the Secretary of the War department to be satisfied, that he this claimant, always in compliance with the orders of his Superior Officers As also conformable to the Resolution passed May 27 th 1775. When it was Resolved That the Militia of New York, be armed and trained and in constant Readiness to act at a moments Warning
And that in conformity to the preceding Resolution passed by the Old Congress As early then the year and date above mentioned. That this Applicant, not only in Obedience to the orders and directions of his Superior Officers, and the call of his Country, but Also, did consider it a duty incumbent on him to have kept himself always well Armed and Acquit and in constant readiness, when called upon, always willing on a moments warning to march out on call and Every Emergency, in defending the rights and liberties of his Country And further this Applicant saith not
That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or Annuity Except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year Peter Fox
Aforesaid
Geo. D. Ferguson Clerk,

We Isaac S. Ketchum a Clergyman residing in the Town of Palatine and Jacob Snell of same town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Peter Fox, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration That we believe him to have been Seventy three years of age the 3 d day of September this Inst t past, That he is reputed in the Neighbourhood and believed where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and That we concur in that Opinion ————— Sworn and subscribed the day and year Aforesaid
Isaac S. Ketchum Jacob Snell
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk
And the said court do hereby declare their Opinion after the Investigation of the matter, and after putting the Interrogatories Prescribed by the War department that the above Applicant was A Revolutionary Soldier and Served as he States, And the Court further certifies, That it Appears to them that Isaac S. Ketchum who has Signed the Certificate, the preceding certificate is a Clergyman Resident in the town of Palatine and that Jacob Snell Who has Signed the same is a resident of the same town And is a Creditable person, and that their statement is Entitled To Credit —————
I George D. Ferguson, clerk of the said court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Peter Fox for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 26 th day of September 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York Montgomery County ss.
On this 8 th day of April A.D. One thousand eight hundred & fifty one. Personally appeared before me Samuel Belding Jr. County Judge of Montgomery County. Maria Fox a resident of the town of Palatine in the County of Montgomery State of New York in her eightyfirst year of age, Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress of the United States 7 th of June 1832 also under the act 4 th of July 1835, And of the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. Also of the acts of July 7 th 1838 August 16 th 1842 March 3 rd 1845 June 17 th 1844 Feb 17 1848 & of the act of Congress July 29 th 1848 That she is the widow of Peter Fox who was a private, & served as such during the Revolutionary War, & was pensioned for such services at the rate of $42.32 pr year & continued such pension up to her death  for some time & that Peter Fox died on the 10 th day of May 1847. Deponent further declares that she wholly relies upon the Proof & Evidence established by Peter Fox husband of deponent which proof & evidence is in the archives of Government, & most respectfully refers you to them, Deponent further declares that she was married on the 17 th day of January 1796 by the Rev. Abraham  H. C. Peck pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church & that she has never since been married, but remains still the widow of Peter Fox deceased, And that she has never before applied for the extension of the pension of her husband the said Peter Fox deceased. Deponent further says that she resides a distance of about 17 miles from the Court House, where the County Courts are held. And that she is prevented by reason of great bodily infirmities from appearing before said court. That her maiden name was Maria Richter.
Maria her X Fox mark

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8 th day of April 1857. And I certify that the Applicant is unable to appear in open Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, and old age —
S. Beading County Judge of Montgomery County

State of New York ? Montgomery County T88
On this twelfth day of April 1855 personally before me for as Small a justice of the peace in & for the County and State aforesaid Maria Foy aged eighty five years a resident of Palatine in the County & State aforesaid who being duly sworn declares that she is the widow of Peter Foy deceased who was a private in the revolutionary war as will appear by refer to the pension list that she is now receiving a pension of forty two dollars and thirty two cents per annum for the services rendered by her said husband in the revolutionary war. That her certificate of Pension bears date April 18 th 1857 She further states that she was married to the said Peter Foy at Palatine in said County & State on or about the 14 th day of January 1796 by one Peck a clergyman that her name before her said marriage was Maria Richter that her husband died at Palatine in said County & State on the 10 th day of May 1847 and that she is now a widow She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3 rd 1855. That she has never applied for or received any bounty land under this or any other act that said Peter Foy served in said war

fourteen days inwards then  Monroe  Monroe  Right  Right Sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me the day and year first above written and on the same day personally came before me Jacob P Foy a resident of the town of Potatine in the county & state above named and William H Gray a resident of the same place To me known to be credible witnesses who being duly sworn declare that they are personally acquainted with Maria Foy widow of Peter Foy who has made & subscribed the foregoing declaration that they were personally acquainted with Peter Foy and his wife during the life time of the former and know that they lived together as man & wife and to be so separated and they believe that the said husband of the said Maria Foy was the identical person who performed the military services mentioned in the above declaration and that the above named Peter Foy is now dead and the said Maria Foy is now a widow - and that they are not interested in said claim
Jacob P Foy William H Gray Jours Small Justice of the Peace
Sworn to & subscribed before me & I certify that I am not interested in the claim nor concerned in its prosecution
Jours Small Justice of the Peace
82.062

Peter Fox
1863
Admitted Private rank of 45 th Regt N.Y. Inf. Aug 1863
93 P. 368
3 May
Geo B. Sargent Palatine N.Y.

13.078
BRIEF in the case of  Peter Fox  Town of Palatine in the State of New York.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73 years —  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.      In 17 early in the war to the close of it Period — not stated  not stated  Several named — not necessary to state until his services are correctly stated   
 5. In what battles was he engaged? at Oriskany & others —  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? not stated  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? only traditional evidence one a Clergyman —  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? is not attached according to the regulation 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. Stephens
Examining Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Peter Fox a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 serv'd at various times, in three of which in all 2 yrs. 1 mo. 6 days. Pvt 2nd Corpl. Christopher W. Fox Schuyler Shuyler + Lipe Henry Miller Christopher Gattman Christian H. Gass John Ruff John Sawyer John Reiss Lawrence Gross Jacob Rieck Peter Waggoner Olyde Ebenezer Eno Marius Willett N.Y.  
Battles engaged in, Oriskany, Bloch's Field, Landmans, Schenectady
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Palatine, Montgomery Co. N.Y.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 19, 1832. His d. was al.
Residence at date of application, Palatine, N.Y.
Age at date of application, born Sept. 3, 1759 son of William
Remarks: Sol. man at Stone Arabia N.Y. Jan. 17, 1796. Maria Richter. He died at Palatine N.Y. May 10, 1847. She was al- -so on her ap. for Apr. 8, 1851 while living at Palatine N.Y. aged 80 yrs. They had children, only name stated being son Jacob P. Sol. was sometimes called Peter M. Fox
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Peter Fox Act of 7th June 1852,
G. H. Yates Dairy

Washington D.C. Feb 17 th 1845 J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Sir:
In the case of Peter Fox under the act of 7 th June 1832, I flatter myself, that on a review of the papers & proofs exhibited since his suspension you will decide that sufficient proof of his identity has been adduced .
I am the authorized agent in this case, though I employed Lawrence Marcellus Esq a Justice of the peace in the vi- cinity of Mr Fox's residence to aid me
I am very respectfully Your ob d Servt
G. F. Williams

Schenectada Aug 24 1841
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions. Sir.
You will receive herewith an application for an increase of pay in the case of Peter Fox under the act of 7 th June 1832. Besides his service in 1779 proved by the documentary evidence herewith sent he served in Capt. Adam Thurn's company, part of that year & also in the year 1780. A roll of the company last named, I sent you on a former occasion. For other particulars I refer to the supplemental Declaration herewith sent.
Very respectfully
Your Ob t Servt
G. H. Ladd.
P.S. I take it for granted that documentary evidence is on file of Peter Fox's service for 9 months in Capt. Groser's company, Col. Willett's Regiment 1781. If not, I can furnish it. On Thurn's Roll, Fox's name is written "Peter W. Fox -
G. H. L.

Albany, March 9 th 1843.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions. Sir.
The claim of Peter Fox for increased pay under the act of 9 th June 1832, was placed in my hands several years ago, and want of time has been the occasion of my neglecting it. Lawrence Marshall Esq. & other friends of Mr. Fox have at his request recently called my attention to the subject. In looking over the papers in the case in my custody I found the enclosed which I have thought best to forward to you.
The claim rests upon the following grounds. The parole testimony given in the case, and the documentary evidence furnished from the Comptroller's office of this State, make up the amount of service for which the pension is now allowed. As To my memory I have already furnished proof not included in the above, (or if I have not I can furnish it) from the office of the Secretary of State of this State. The name of Mr. Fox

on this document last referred to, is written Peter W. Fox. An affidavit has been taken showing Peter & Peter W. to be identical, the "W." being the initial of the name of his father. I hope the claim may receive attention.
I am very respectfully Yours at all times
G. H. YARD

Hon: L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions— Washington D. C.

TO THE HON. THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS:
I hereby appoint Mr. Giles F. Yates, of Schenectady, N. Y., as my true and lawful attorney, with power of substitution, to prosecute before you the claim of Peter Fox (of New York) for a pension under the act of 7th June 1832 now in suspense and I hereby revoke all powers of attorney by me at any time heretofore made.
You will be pleased to allow him, or his substitute, to examine the papers on file in your office relating to this claim. Witness my hand and seal, this Twelfth — day of September  October 1852.
Maria Fox for Fox
Signed, sealed and acknowledged before me—
L Marcellus J. Pease
N.B. I certify that the word September was erased & Oct. substituted before execution. L Marcellus
in presence of Jacob P. Fox

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Montgomery County Clerk's Office. }
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER,
Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that L. Marcellus Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said Coun- ty, and dwelling in said County, duly qualified, and authorised by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said JUSTICE, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at Fonda, this 15th day of Oct 1852.
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

  1776  9 days  Capt Fox Col Block at Canawango and Fort Parni  ✓    "  8 "  " " Empire " Fort Parni  ✓    1777  20 "  Capt Fox Col Block at Madilea  ✓    "  20 "  " " " " Col Block, Onkangy  ✓    1778  14 "  " Milen Col Block, Springfield Cherry Valley     1778  3 days  " " " " Col Block, Raigra and Herkimer     1778  no time stated  " Capt John Dep & Capt Ruff & Brays     1780  " — —  Capt Laura Gine Col Wittie   

Admiral Cushing Navy Dept.
Ashe.
Commissions of Pension Washington D.C.

let to G. F. Yates Aug 13. '42 " " J. W. Olcott " " " " " G. F. Yates April 12. 1843 " " Part May 18. 1843 " " Lemuel Mitchell April 2 nd 1843
Power cut. enclosed to Sen. in 28 July 1843.

No 13673
Petrus Lijp
MS
St. L. Marcelly Dist. 23. 1845
act 7 June 1832

Pers 1-712
Aurora Chapter Daughters of American Revolution
Aurora, Ill. 2/4/1920;
Mr. G. Saltzgaber, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:--
Will you send me the pension record of James Strain who lived in Madison township, Highland and Ross counties, Ohio in an early day. I believe the part of the county in which he lived is now called Highland. We do not know date he went to this part of Ohio, but as two of his daughters were married in Chillicothe about 1805, it was before that date. He died when part of his children were very young, and the family know he received a pension- but whether from Revolution or 1812 War- they do not know. One of his children was born in Hillsborough about 1800.
Not Rev. & it is not 1812 Sur. by 1960 he was not born until 1788. so could not have been old enough to have done glorious service in 1800
Will you send record of Peter Fox born 1760 and died 1847, and received a pension 1832 for services in the Revolution from Montgomery county, N.Y.
Respectfully yours,
Helen F Daily 73 N. Root St. Aurora Ill

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7294
Maria Fox
Widow
Peter Fox
Post Rev. War
Act: July 29/48
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 245
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1920 Mar. 2. Visit to Helen V. Daily and

STATE OF NEW YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Jonas Snell , Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgement to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, and dwelling in said County, duly qualified and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken and the instrument to which this is attached, is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal, at FONDA, this 16th day of April 185 5 .
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

On: Oct. 29 th July, 48, NY. B. J. D.

✓ 9468
3 160 Aug

St. Johnsbury Mont. Co., Vt. April 16 th 1858
Sir
A few days since I enclosed to you application for Bounty land for Joseph N. Bellis Henry J. R. Failing Jacob Diphie David Van Slyke 1812 At to day enclose application for Maria Fox a widow of a revolutionary soldier Please give this as early attention as possible Yours sincerely J. Pittsfield

No. 82062
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr 19 th , 1875-
Peter - In - Sec. Pri.
U.S. State Dept.
Rev. Iran
9468-160-5-5-
S. Attitchall
St. Louisville
W.S.

New York, Feb. 25 th 1854.
Sir.
In the matter of the application for arrears of pension due on the Pension Certificate of Peter Fox under the act of 7 th June 1832, I have just been informed by Lawrence Marcellus Esq the former Attorney in the case who applied for increase of pension, that Peter Fox's pension warrant was returned by him to your Office when he thus applied, and must therefore be on file among the papers of Peter Fox or of his widow Maria Fox who is now a pensioner under the act of 29 th July 1848, at the same rate her husband was pensioned viz $42 32 / 100 per annum.
In making application for these arrears, whether the application be made to the Albany Agency or to the 3 d Auditor Treas y Dept., this warrant will be needed to accompany the said application. I would therefore respectfully request that said warrant may be sent to me or "Abr m A. Van Horn Esq Honda N.Y." the widow's agent.
I am very respectfully your O bl Servt
G. H. Waldo
Hon:
L. P. Waldo Comm re of Pensions

Nov. 20/45
Peterboro
June 1832
Comm. Pioneer of Seneca Falls Washington
Hon. J. L. Edwards
No paper as filed to be sent to next Index No 568

The papers as filed looked as though they were
Rev. J. A. Calhoun Commissioner of Pensions Washington June 1, 1832. Dear Sir: Nov. 20/45.

Stone Arabia Nov 18 th 1845 To J. L. Edwards Esqr Sir
Any communication you may be pleased to make in reference to the within last second papers of Peter Fox - Please direct to Laurence Marcellus Stone Arabia Post Office Montgomery County New York
Very Respectfully Yours &c Laurence Marcellus

Palatine Bridge March 22
Post Mar 25 45
St. Edward Commisioner of Pensions Washington
free

Palatine March 20 th 1845
Hon J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Sir I am informed by the Pension agent at the city of Albany, that the pension of Peter Fox of the town of Palatine Montgo- =ery Co N.Y. under the act of June 7 th 1832 is suspended. The cause of the suspension is the information sought to be obtained, if it is conformable with the rules of the Department will you be pleased to in- =form me whether the identity of Peter Fox is established or not, as the Pensioner, whose residence in 1833 was at Palatine Montgo- =metry Co N.Y. and who was allowed a pension in that year of $42. 72 / 100 per annum under the Act of June 7 th 1832, Mr Fox in his Supplemental Statement for an increase of pension, was wrong- =fully represented, by the person who drew up his declaration as a resident of Fulton Co. Whatever the cause may be for the suspension of his Pension, he only asks information for his guidance before

before subjecting himself to the expense of finding witnesses and taking evidence
Will you favor me with the rules & regulations of the department required in preparing Claims Direct to the Undersigned Stone Arabia Post Office Montgomery County New York
I am Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Laurence Marshall
J. L. Edwards

State of New York (Montgomery Co) Town of Palatine April 21 st 1845 Hon J L Edwards
Sir Yours of 2 nd April last has been received, from which I learn that all doubt on the score of the identity of Peter Fox have been satisfied. I will therefore enclose the evidence of his service which has thus far been found in the Comptroller's office of this state which is hoped will be sufficient to restore his Pension which has been suspended for some three years, Mr. Fox received his original certificate which was supposed was lost. about the first of August 1843. & soon after was informed by the Pension agent at the city of Albany that his Pension was suspended consequently his certificate is of no use unless he is restored, If there is any thing

more required by the rules of the department that has not been complied with please inform me
P.S. Direct to the undersigned Stone Arabia Post Office Montgomery County N. York
Very Respectfully Your obt servant Lawrence Marcellus
J. L. Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Oct. 5, 1853.
Let. in case of Maria, [Postmark] Moor Peter.
Miss F. A. Bates, City Post Office
Abolitionist of England Washington D.C.
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STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
W. VANDERVEER. Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that at the date of the Certificate of proof or acknowledgement to which this is subjoined, the said Samuel Belding Jr Esquire, was the County Judge in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificates is genuine, and that the same is executed according to the Laws of this State.
Witness Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my Official Seal at Fonda, in said County, the ninth day of April 1851
W Vanderveer
CLERK.

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Montgomery County Clerk's Office. }
hereby certify that
James W. Hamilton Esquire, is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly quali- fied, and authorised by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof etc. is taken according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said JUSTICE, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at Fonda, this ninth day of April 185 1 .
J. W. Van Derveer
Clerk.

State of New York Montgomery County ss.
On this 8 th day of April - 1857, personally appeared before me, Samuel Belding Jr. Judge of the County Courts of said county - Jacob P. Fox, a resident of the town of Palatine in said county, who being duly sworn according to law, says that he is a son of Peter Fox, deceased, that he resided with his father the said Peter from his infancy up to the time of his death. That he was present at the time the said Peter died - which was on the Tenth day of May 1847. Deponent attended the funeral of the said Peter, his father, and knows that he died on the said Tenth day of May 1847, as aforesaid -
Jacob P. Fox
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8 th day of April 1857.
S. Belding Jr.
County Judge of Montgomery County

State of New York Montgomery County 3d.
On this 8 day of April 1851 personally appeared before me Samuel Belding Judge of the County of Montgomery aforesaid. Robert Fox who being duly sworn according to law says. That he is a resident of the town of Palatine County & State aforesaid. Was well acquainted with Peter Fox deceased in his life time. And is well acquainted with Maria Fox the applicant and widow of Peter Fox deceased, And have known them for many years.
Deponent further states. That Peter Fox died on the 11 th day of May 1847 was called upon to make the coffin for the said Peter Fox, and did make the coffin, one day after his decease attended his funeral & saw him buried. Deponent further says that the said Peter & Maria his wife the present applicant have lived together as husband & wife as long as I knew them & have raised a family of children. With whom I am well acquainted. The said Maria has never since been married, but remains still the widow of Peter Fox deceased. And further this Deponent says not
Robert Fox
Subscribed & sworn to before me April 8 th 1851 & is entitled to full credit.
J. Belding County Judge

State of New York Montgomery County ss.
On this first day of April 1851 Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within & for the County & State aforesaid Charles Jukes who being duly sworn according to law deposes & says. That he resides at West Rotterdam County of Schenectada & State aforesaid. That he is a minister of the Dutch Reformed Church & was pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church of Stone Arabia, town of Palatine, County & State aforesaid during the year 1847.
Deponent further says that he was well acquainted with Peter Fox in his life time, and recollects his death. Preached his funeral sermon on the 12 th day of May 1847 in the town of Palatine County & State aforesaid, and has a record of the same. Deponent further says that he is well acquainted with his widow, the said Maria Fox the applicant for a pension & who is a widow still, as he is informed & believes.
And further deponent says not. Chas. Jukes Subscribed & sworn to before me this 1 st day of April 1851. And I certify that deponent is a reputable person and entitled to full credit.
James W. Hamilton Justice of the peace

Application of Mariah Fox.
To continue the Pension of her husband Peter Fox Jr who was pensioned at the rate of $42.32 per annum
No 903
Maria Fox, widow of Peter,
N.Y.
Act 29 July 1848.
Married 1796. Her d decd 1847
Adm 12 mos 21 days/pri $42.32 per annum Comg 4 March 1848
Albany.
A. H. Linn Solicitor's Off ce

Advised all Communications in this matter to L. Fox Fort Plain Montgomery Co. New York

New York City, Feby 24 1854.
Hon. L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
In reply to the application of Maria Fox widow of Peter Fox , for arrears of pension due I received an official letter from your Bureau, that his pension under the act of 7 th June 1832 had not been suspended; and that application for arrears (which were due only under said act) should be made to the 3 rd Auditor Treas y Department—said arrears being due from the 4 th Sept r 1841 (up to which day said Peter Fox had drew his last semiannual stipend) until the day of his death.
[On being informed by you of the fact, of which I was before unapprised, that her marriage did not take place until after 1 st Jany 1794 all claim for arrears supposed to be due under acts of 3 rd March 1843 June 17 th 1844, was of course abandoned.]
In reply to my letter to the 3 rd Auditor received to day, he states, that the pension of Peter Fox "has been paid to 4 th Sept r 1841 and suspended. This pension is not payable at the Treasury until it has been due and unclaimed for the term of 14 months. In this case the 14 months will be computed from the semiannual pay t next after the date of his restoration to the rolls" &c
The fact and date of Peter Fox's restoration to the rolls, has not, it seems, been communicated from your Bureau to the 3 rd Auditor, nor yet to the Office of the Agency

for paying pensions in the City of Albany.
I send herewith a letter from the son of the pensioner to Mr. Van Horne of November last, and one from Mr. Van Horne to me of Jany 24 th ult o in reference to the suspension aforesaid, and an examination of the Books at the Albany Agency.
I am very respectfully your obt Servt
G. H. HARRIS.

Hon: L. P. Waldo Committee of Pensions.
New York, Feby 4 th 1854.
Sir
I am favored with your letter of yesterday in the matter of Peter Fox's pension. That case is one which was not originally in my charge, & I therefore was in the dark respecting its state & nature, or I would not have troubled you with my inquiries.
It is clear that Peter Fox's pension under the act of 1832 was not suspended.
I have ascertained from the Books of the Albany Agency for paying pensions, that his widow Maria was not placed on the pension-list under the acts of '43 & '44; and, if there are arrearages due her, they must be due under the acts last named.
You say, that her "claim for arrearages should be made before the 3 d Auditor." As he died in 1821, there will be little or nothing due under the act of 1832 as he was paid up to 4 th of — 1841 (the exact date given in my last letter).
She prays that a pension-warrant may be issued to her under the acts of '43 & '44, that she may be enabled to draw the arrearages of pension due her under said acts.
I am very respectfully your ob t Servt G. H. Waldo

Mr A. A Van Horn Esq
File 1871

When you write to S. F. Bates Esq. ask him to enquire for what cause Peter Fox's Pension was suspended & if it was on account of his identity or any other cause. Ask him to advise me of it as soon as convenient Direct to Stone Arabia Post Office — also to send a form of the affidavit required to identify him J. L. Marcellus

Philadelphia Nov. 28
Hon. A. Van Horn Egle Fonda Montgomery, Co.

Palatine Nov. 25 th 1853
A. Alan Horn Esq.
Sir I received yours a few days ago and will answer you very briefly. I understand you to say that it appears in the pension office that my father's pension was not suspended, I will tell you Sir, that my father's pension was suspended between the years of 1840 & 1843 I think, it is possible you might as might ascertain the time from Esq. Marcellus for he has had it in hand, my father died the 10 th of May 1847, he drew $42 32 / 100 per annum while he did draw pension and at no time more nor less. My mother draws her pension under the widows act of 1848, she draws the same amount that my father Peter Fox drew $42 32 / 100 per annum.
Respectfully Yours
J. P. Fox
N.B. Esq. Marcellus took it in hand in 1843 & how long Esq. Benedict was engaged in it I could not tell
J. P. Fox

Albany January 24 th 1854
Giles F Yates Esq r
My Dear I called on the officer of the pension agent at Albany to day I found the Name of Peter Fox act 7 th June 1832 at $42 32 / 100 was Paid Down to 4 th Septem r 1841 & Suspended By Letter of August 13 th 1842 you will please give this your earliest attention. The Widow Maria Fox Draws $42 32 / 100 per Annum Under act 1848.*
Respectfully yours Abner H. Horne
* Query which act of 1848 - one of 2 nd Feb y or July 24 th since ascertained from Hn. Com te of P s that she was pensioned under act of 29 th July 1848.

Maria Fox N.Y. Jan 29/48
S. J. Phillips Constitutional Agency Washington D.C.

Hon. L. P. Waldo
Comm. of Pensions New York Jan'y 30/54
In: Some weeks ago I had the honor to address you a line in the matter of the application of Maria Fox widow of Peter Fox , for arrears of his pension under the act of 7 th June 1832. He was pensioned under that act, at the rate of $42 32 100 per annum; which amt. he drew yearly until or up to the 4 th September 1841. He was suspended by letter of your Bureau under date of August 13 th 1842. The widow is now on the pension list under the act of 1848 at the rate her husband was pensioned. My Mem o do not state when he died*. The claim is for removal of suspension & pay from 4 th Sept. 1841, till the day of his death.
In reply to my application made as above indicated, I was informed that there had been no suspension. I think my reference to the letter of suspension, will on examination, be found to be correct.
I am very respectfully your H on Serv t
Giles F. M c Leod
* See over

P.S. I find on reference to a letter from Jacob P. Fox son of deceased, that his father died on the 10 th day of May 1847 - If this fact is not sufficiently proved, (I presume it must have been in her papers) I will see that the necessary proof is furnished.
G. K. Yates.

Pension Office Octo 17 1853
Sir
Peter Fox, New York Rolls, Act June 7 1832, at $42. 32 per annum. Please state to what time paid, and if it appears on your books that he was suspended,
Very Respectfully J. Cale In Charge of Pensions
H. Burleigh JQ Auditor
Peter Fox, Act 1832, $42.32 p. annum. Paid to 4 th Sept. 1841, no date of death on our Books, nor have we any evidence he was suspended from the Roll.
J. Burth Auditor.

on the matter &c of
Peter Foy for a restoration of his Pension under the act of 7 th June 1832
app d by Maria Foy his widow
G. H. Yates Atty.
October 1 st 1853.

New York City - Octo 1 st /53
Hon. L. P. Waldo Comm ee of Pensions.
Sir.
During a recent visit to Montgomery County N.Y. it was applied to by an old client Mrs Maria Fox widow of Peter Fox for an explanation of her case.
Last fall I filed a power of Attorney from her in your office authorizing me to prosecute her claim for a restoration of the pension of her husband under the act of 7 th June 1832.
The widow has for several years been in the receipt of a pension under the act of 1849, on account of her husband's services in the revolution; while the balance due for the same services still remains due from the time his pension was suspended (I believe in 1840) until the day of his decease.
The claim asserted is for that balance of pension so due as aforesaid!
I am respectfully your ob t Serv t .
Giles H. Gates.

Affidavit of J. R. Meneaut

State of New York Montgomery County
On this 4th day of May 1843 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said County Thomas R. Benedict who being duly sworn doth depose and say that if his memory serves him Peter Fox some time in the year 1841 applied to him to obtain an increase of Pension for him that deponent directed the records in the Comptroller's office for proof to that effect and not finding sufficient to warrant an application he applied to Giles F. Yates for his assistance that Mr Yates informed this deponent he thought his records showed sufficient service to warrant Mr Fox an increase and if he would send him (Yates) his original certificate he would make the application that he this deponent gave Mr Fox this information that Mr Fox then handed his certificate to this deponent and that the said Certificate was forwarded to Mr Giles F. Yates at Schenectady since when Mr Yates has informed this deponent that the said Certificate has been mislaid or lost, and has showed a letter from the Commissioner of Pensions that the said Certificate had not been returned to that office
Subscribed and sworn to this 4th day 1843 before me
Thomas R. Benedict
Laurence Marcellus Justin
I certify that Thomas R. Benedict is a credible witness and that his statements under oath, are entitled to to full credence and belief
Laurence Marcellus Justin

Affidavit of Peter Fox

State of New York Montgomery County
On this 6 th day of May 1843 personally appeared before me, the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said County Peter Fox, who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that some time in the month of March 1841 he this deponent employed Thomas R. Benedict to make application for an increase of this deponents pension, and said T. R. Benedict informed this deponent that he must surrender his original Certificate, which he accordingly did, by delivering the same to said T. R. Benedict to be forwarded to the Commissioner of Pensions, at the city of Washington, and that this deponent has since that time, repeatedly called on said T. R. Benedict for his Certificate, and was informed by him the said T. R. Benedict that his Certificate was sent to Giles F. Bates, at Schenectady, who had promised him said T. R. Benedict his assistance to obtain an increase of this deponent Pension & this deponent has not been able to recover his certificate, and has every reason to believe that it is lost or destroyed, and consequently has been deprived of the benefits of his Pension from the 4 th day of September 1841
& this deponent prays for a new Certificate Sworn & subscribed before me { Peter Fox this 6 th day of May 1843 Laurence Marcellus justice
I certify Peter Fox is a man of respectability and high moral worth, and that his statement under oath is entitled to full credit & belief L. Marcellus justice

Montgomery County Clerk's Office ¶ I hereby certify that L. Murrells Esq. whose name is subscribed to the within affidavit & Certificate was at the dates thereof a justice of the peace in and for the County of Montgomery duly Elected and qualified to act as such, and that the Signatures to said within affidavit & Certificate are his genuine hand writing.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the 11 th 1843.
H. Cook, Clerk

Montgomery County, p. Laurence Marcelle Esq. being duly sworn Deposeth and says that he has been personally acquainted with Peter G. F. for twenty five Years, the last past and has known him as a resident of Palatine Montgomery County during that period of time, and that he knows him to be a pensioner of the United States under the act of 7 th June 1832 and that he Received as such pensioner $42.32. per annum and that this Deponent has acted as the attorney for said Peter G. F. to draw said pensi- on from the pension agent at the city of Albany for five or six Years, and further saith not, Subscribed & sworn to before me June 10 th 1843.
H. Cook Clerk of Montgomery County
Laurence Marcelle

Admitted Private 12 mo & 21 days

B. 673
Declaration
Pension
Peter Fosl
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In the matter of Peter Fox, under the act of June 1832 —
Supplemental proof
Agent Giles F. Yates Schenectady N.Y.

State of New York Fulton County } ss
On this 8 th day of March 1841 personally appeared before the Undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for Said County Peter Fox who being duly sworn doth depose and swear that he has reason to believe that he has a good right to receive an increase of his pension allowance for his services in the Revolutionary war  war , in support of such claim on his oath states that he arrived to the age of sixteen years on the 3 rd day of September 1775 and was enrolled as a private in Captain Christopher Fox's Company, in 1776 he enlisted in Captain Thumbs Company of Rangers and served in said Company until the Rangers were discharged, that in June or July he was discharged from said Company and served in Capt. Hous's Company under General Herkimer at Unadilla, and in August of the same year he marched with Captain Fox and his Company to Oriskany and served in the battle at that place, that Captain Fox was wounded at Oriskany after which the command devolved on Captain Henry Miller under whom this deponent served in the capacity of Corporal and was engaged in scouting parties and was in the battle at Lempmans and Klocks Field that he served under an enlistment in Colonel Willets Regiment a term of nine months and from this period to the close of the war he served on various occasions and has reason to believe his services will be found by referring to records in the war department of the United States, and at the Comptrollers office of the state of New York. And he further swears that whatever services may be found of record to Peter Fox or Peter W. Fox in Colonel Klocks or Colonel Willets Regiment can refer to any other than himself, that his fathers name was William and that he this deponent was by way of distinction sometimes called Peter W. Fox but that there was no other person of the name of either Peter Fox or Peter W. Fox in either of the above named Regiments, that he cannot now state with precision the length of his term of service in the first part of the war owing to his advanced age and consequent loss of memory but cannot think that his services during the war was less than four years - and he thinks it will so appear by referring to the proof now on file and the evidence herewith to accompany and further he says not
Peter Fox
Note the words " war " and " way " in the above were interlined and the word " services " erased before execution.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me Thom as R. Benedict Justice

State of New York Fulton County Clerk's Office
I Tobias A. Stoutenburgh Clerk of the said county of Fulton do hereby certify that Thomas R. Benedict whose name is subscribed to the within affidavit or certificate was on the day of the date thereof a justice of the peace in and for said county, and that said signature of said justice is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said county this 13 th day of March 1841.
T. A. Stoutenburgh
Piles of tax. to increase
Abate to the Standard - etc
J. C. Bennett
Edward Davis Pres.

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th day of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
  1779 August 18 1767 Peter Hof X B Gri 2 11 5   1779 Decr 31 1822 Peter Hosc " 0 7 1   1779 Decr 4 1253 Peter Hosc Compl 1 9 4 1/2   1779 Augt 6 1357 Peter Hosc X B do 1 9 4   1779 Decr 31 18679 Peter Hosc do 0 15 8 
Large decorative flourishes or scribbles across the bottom of the table section.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, January 7 1841.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. — 184 — now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
  First—under Capt.  John Ruff  in Col.  Jacob Klock's  Regiment.    Second, " "  John Ruff  " "  Jacob Klocks  "    Third, " "  John Ruff  " "  Jacob Klocks  "    Fourth, " "  John Ruff  " "  Jacob Klocks  "    Fifth, " "  John Bayser  Lt Col  Peter Wagener  "    Sixth, " "   " "   "    Seventh, " "   " "   "    Eighth, " "   " "   "  
Peter Wagener was a Lieut Col under Col Jacob Klock
M. D. Dury Dep Comptroller

State of N. York } On the 12 th day of August 1833 personally Montgomery County } appeared before me a Justice of the peace In the Town of Palatine, County & State aforesaid, Christoph W. Fox of the same Town County & State aforesaid, Who has been duly sworn, deposes & saith That he has been personally acquainted, with Peter Fox the Ap- plicant for a Pension from the time of his infancy to the commencement of the Revolutionary War, during the same, And ever since, That he was born on the 3 rd day of Sept 1759 As appears by Family record, Now aged Seventy three years and Exceeding Eleven Months — This deponent further saith That the Applicant, has rendered Service to in the United States Service almost from the commencement of the year 1776, & continued from year to year, until the conclusion of the War, and during which time he has proved, a true and faithful soldier, in the American cause for Liberty — This deponent saith that The Claimant hath done duty, during , as early than in the year 1776 during said year to have entitled him to three Months, & Seventeen days Service — on behalf of the Uni- ted States — That in the year 1777 In June he was drafted With Brig d the Claimant, with himself this deponent, to March Under command of Gen l Herkimer and Col l Cox to Unadilla down The Susquehanna River, where they met the Indian Chief Capt Brant, with a large party of Indian Warriors, but after Indians the Gen l & Brant, treating, Passing over without forming to Engagement or Battle — That deponent further saith That on the 6 th day of Aug t , same year, that the Applicant with himself and their Elder Brother, have been actually Engaged in that Memorable Battle at Oriskana Under the command of Gen l Herkimer against a fourth of Gen l  Brant Sedgwick's Army, composed of some British, supported at least one third Indian Warriors, & Aid Forces from Canada — All three, brethren of one Family, Engaged in Battle, from the commencement, until the Enemy hath withdrawn themselves — Also on the 19 th day of Oct 1780 was In Battle, after Col l Brown's defeat in what is called Brown's

Battle in Stonecarabia, Col Brown killed, commencement of Battle & forst Small wounded, About 45 killed, & several wounded on their Retreat, Col Brown Men Not Exceeding two hundred, against 1 st Johns with a force of about 1000 — but this Regiment in pursuit of the Enemy Engaged in Battle on Hocks & Failings Flats, until the Enemy, left the Ground, Confused, and took flight — this deponent further says that the Applicant with himself, on the 29 th July 1781, Also Engaged In Battle on an Holy Sabbath day Under Lieut Sammons, When Indians And Tories took flight, Also present in Battle Capt Miller, Capt Gray Lieut Paris and forst Small — This deponent further saith that Again late in Oct he thinks on the 25 th same year, Again Engaged In that Memorable Battle, Generally called Johnstown Battle under The command of Col Willett, Did the Applicant Engaged in Battle With deponent & their Elder Brother, Under Col Willett, Against Maj Rop & Capt Butlers and About 800 of their Mercenary crew —
The deponent considering it too tedious to mention all each and Every tour or occurrence, happened to his personal knowledge and observation, but having heard the claimants, supplementary declaration read, hereto annexed to the Original, that the deponent knows and is well assured that the Applicant has at least rendered the length of Service as Set forth in his supplementary Declaration, and some considerable More if practicable to recollect All, — This deponent further declares, that the Applicant is a Person is a Person considered a man of truth and veracity to be Believed when Under oath — and further saith Not — Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year written written At the top hereof
Before me Lawrence Marable Justice of the Peace State of New York — {
Montgomery County } } On the 12 th day of Augt 1833, same day & date as written mentioned in the foregoing supplemental declaration affidavit the same deponent, saith that the Applicant has in no instance Charged for any Services performed, for any length of time for service

performed when on an Alarm or in case of the common Enemy, when Neighbours would be at their own house together watching and guarding, their family had not moved into any of the Forts, during the war, that the only charges made on such occasions, was when actually ordered and directed out by an superior Officers, in performing Garrison duty in such Forts Ordered to _____ excepting two sons & daughters when the family were moved into Fort Lox, and for which services while rendering service in the Fort , no charge made
Sworn to, and subscribed on the day and year therein before mentioned

State of New York, Montgomery County, Clerks office. S. I. George D. Ferguson, clerk of the county of Montgomery, do hereby certify that the Lawrence Marshall Esq. before whom the annexed amended declaration of Peter Fox, & also before whom the hereto annexed affidavits of Jacob Snell & Christopher W. Fox, purport to have been sworn, was on the said amend- ed declaration, & on the date of the above said affidavits a Justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid. And that I am well acquainted with his handwriting & truly believe that his name subscribed to the said amended declaration & to the said affidavits and also to the Certificate of Character of the above named witness, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 15 th August. 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson.

Affidavit by Jacob Lusk on behalf of Peter Lox

State of New York Montgomery County S s
On the third day of August 1733
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace of the Town of Palatine County and State aforesaid, Jacob Snell a Resident of the Town of Palatine County and State aforesaid, Who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith That he has been formerly acquainted with Peter Fox an Applicant For a Pension, a resident of the said Town of Palatine, County and State Aforesaid, from the time deponent was a Youth. Until the commencement Of the Revolutionary War, during the same, and ever since, That the deponent knows him to be aged a little short of Seventy four years, as appears by his Fathers family Record, he was born on the Third day of Sep r in the year 1759 That this deponent declares that he has personal knowledges of the most of the Services rendered to the United States, as stated in his Supplemental declaration hereto Annexed, deponent considering it too tedious, to mention each and every Occurrence, Transpired to deponents personal Observation, the deponent feels Well satisfied that as early than in the year 1776, as appears by an Abstract Reser d by Capt s Christo r W m Fox, Claimants Capt s to whose Company belonging, taken and reserved by the said Capt s as follows, V z Amount of Milage and subs- -istence 18/4, Amount of Pay Roll £9. 9. 4—Computed to the length of his Services rendered for said year at the rate of 53/4 p r Month would amount to the length of his Services. Exclusion of Milage and subsistence, to three Months and Seventeen days ————— That your deponent further saith, That, although that he hath not been present with him the Applicant, at the time, in the year 1777, the Periods deponent is going to mention, as follows V z he feels satisfied, and always understood by him the Applicant and others that he was ordered out, and went on that Gredick period V z on draft down the Schoharie River to Unundela Under Gen l Herkimer & Col s Fox, there met Capt s Brant the Indian Chief, with a large Number of Warriors, but Escaped Battle, Brant, Appearing in Gen l Herkimers Encampment leaving his Warriors at a short distance prepared for Battle, coming to battle passing over without this Campaign, in June & July 1777
This deponent further saith, although himself not Engaged in That Memorable Battle but perfectly satisfied, that the Applicant did Went in that Memorable Battle Under Gen l Herkimer and Actually

Engaged At Oriskany Battle, Until the Enemy, left the Ground Vist in The Woods About 200 Slain in Battle, Many Wounded, and a Number of our Men Wounded and taken Prisoners
This deponent further declares that himself was Wounded on the 19th day of Oct r 1780 In Battle Generally called Browns Battle, Vist Only the Small Number of About 200 men Under the Emiedent Command of Col. Brown, Against a force of About 1000 Col Brown Slain in Battle, About 45 Murdered, while retreating, but after said Battle the said Applicant in pursuit of the Enemy, engaged in Battle on Hocks & Failings Flats, where the Enemy took flight.
Again in 1781 In Battle Generally called Sandmans Battle Against a Numerous party of Indians and Tories, personally known to, that Applicant was Engaged in said Battle. Also this deponent further saith, that he is personally known to that the Applicant was actually Engaged Under the Emiedent Command of Col Willatt at Johnstown Battle,
Finally the deponent merely further saith, that by examining the supplemen- tal declaration sworn and subscribed to, as stated therein, by the Claimant, that the deponent is personally known, to almost each and every Occurrence, contained In the supplemental declaration, that he doth not consider in any one Instance That Claimant hath Exaggerated, as to the length of his Service or different Periods But of an Opinion if all his Services and Periods possibly be ascertained, that much more justice, ought to be added, deponent further saith that the Applicant where he is known Is considered a Man of good Reputation, truth and Veracity, and that the facts Stated in his supplemental declaration is Entitled to full Credit.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 3 rd Day of August 1822 Jacob Small Laurence Marshall Justice of the Peace

State of New York Montgomery County
Lawrence Marcellus the Justice of the Peace before whom the above named Jacob Small swear to the Affidavit Do Certify that I am well acquainted with the said Jacob and that he is a man of Truth and Veracity and entitled full Credit
Dated August 1833 Lawrence Marcellus J.P.

State of New York Montgomery County
On the third day of August One Thousand Eight Hundred & Thirty Three, Personally before me one of the Justices of the Peace in the Town of Palatine, County of Montgomery and State aforesaid came Peter Fox of the same Town, County and State, aforesaid, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith, That by reason of Old Age, and the frequent loss of Memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his Service, But according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the Periods Mentioned below, and the following Grades, For
A Statement Shewing the Service of Peter Fox, Montgomery County NY
   Date When the Service was rendered duration of the claimant's services Rank of the claimant Names and Rank of the Company Officers under whom he served Names and rank of the Gen l and Field Officers Battles in which the Applicant was Engaged Country throughout which he marched Place of Abode when he entered the Service and age at the present time Remarks and Occurrences Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   years Months days     1776 0 3 17 Private Capt Christop h W Fox Peter Laucht Lieut Henry Miller 2 nd Lieut Sam l Van Etty Serg t Gen l H. Kerkhove Col l Bloch Col l Waggoner Maj r Frey Maj r Van Slyke NY Town of Palatine Montgomery County NY Aged 73 years to 1 st exceeding Services performed and rendered during said year length of 3 Months & 24 days, as satisfactory appears by an Abstract reserved by Capt Christop h W Fox, or copy from Original pay Roll, computed to the length of service placed opposite Services performed and rendered during said year length of 3 Months & 24 days, as satisfactory appears by an Abstract reserved by Capt Christop h W Fox, or copy from Original pay Roll, computed to the length of service placed opposite Jacob Snell Christop h W Fox Joseph Waggoner   1777. June 14 th July 0 0 21 Do Capt House Gen l Kerkhove Do Drafted to March to Unadilla, down Susquehanna River, there met Capt Brant with a large number of his Indian Warriors   Do Aug t 6 th 0 0 15 Do Capt Fox Gen l Kerkhove Engaged in Battle Do Engaged in that Memorable Battle at Oriskana Against part of Gen l Burgoyne's Army, composed of Tories and Indians &c   Do In fall 0 0 6 Do Helped to draw, load with team, to Fort Stanwix Provision for the supply of the troops in Garrison, with Waggons & Horses   Do 0 1 0 Do Capt Fox Col l Bloch Do ordered Stationed Fort Paris performing Garrison duty   1779 0 3 0 Do Capt Christian Gathman Do Small Company of Rangers, engaged and enlisted for three Months, consisting of Nine men, running on Snow Shoes during the whole Winter Season and harassing the Enemy in the Woods, commanded by Col l Bloch & Maj r Fox, under Command of Capt Christian Gathman, being on Scouts continually, there at the time until after the expiration of that Period   1778 0 0 15 Do Capt Miller Col l Clyde Do drafted and Stationed at Schoharie, there remaining, there kept on Service for the term or length of time placed opposite   Do during season 0 1 22 do do Maj r Fox Do ordered out by his Superior Officers, Applicant hath not moved   Do June 0 0 14 do do Col l Waggoner Do Stationed at Fort Paris performing Garrison Service and duty   Do 0 0 2 do Capt Lyse Col l Lyse Do ordered to Springfield, Gen l Conflagration, and invasion by Capt Brant with a large body of Indians &c   Do fall & winter 0 1 0 do Capt Kepp Maj r House Do Is ordered to Schoharie   Do Nov r 11 th 0 0 8 do Capt Miller Col l Bloch Do drafted to Fort Blank there Stationed & kept on Garrison duty & Service   1779 0 2 0 do Capt Miller Maj r Fox Do ordered out in Mass, at the time of General Maspereu at Cherry Valley   Do 1780. March 0 0 14 do Capt Miller Do Stationed at Fort Paris rendering Garrison Service Applicant did not reside in the Fort   1780 0 1 20 do Capt Miller Maj r Fox Do Stationed at Fort Ticonderoga under Capt Miller, ordered out by Gen l Sullivan 15 days   1 5 14 ordered & Stationed at Fort Paris just on Garrison duty & Service  
Carried over

  Private Brought Capt Miller forwards Col Waggoner " " " Do   Do Do Genl Van Rensselaer " " " Do   Do Do " " " " Do   Do Do Genl Van Rensselaer Genl Van Rensselaer " " " Do   Do Do, 8 Regt Saratoga Capt Miller " " Engaged in Battle " Do   Do Capt Miller Col Willett " " " Do   Do Capt Miller Maj Fox " " " Do   Do Capt Miller Maj Fox " " " Do   Do Do Col Willet & Col Waggoner Johnstown Battle " " Do   Do do   Do Do   Do Capt Miller Maj Fox " " " do 

  1789 late in Feb 0 0 8 Do Lieut Gray " " " do   Particular Period, doth not recollect 0 0 21 do Capt Miller " " " do   1778 late in Fall 0 0 12 do Capt Miller " " " do   Do Spring 1 0 18 do Capt Miller Col Yelocke May 2 nd For " " "   1 0 59 disallowed   1 0 21   Total 2 1 6 do And For such service 
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3 rd Day of August 1833 Laurence Marshall J.P.
State of New York } Laurence Marshall Montgomery County } the Justa before whom the above named Peter sworn to the foregoing Affidavit Do Certify that well acquainted with the said Peter and is a man of Truth and veracity and entitled to full Credit Dated August 3 rd 1833 Laurence Marshall

Ordered Out Under Capt Miller, Marched off by Company, at the time of the Genl conflagration of Schenectady, in pursuit of St John, Under Command of Col Harper
6.6.6
Guarding Capt Saul Gray with his Company of Boatmen & Boats loaded with supplies for the troops, to Fort Stanwix from Old Fort Schuler
Stationed at George Gettman's Guarding against the Indians & Tories
After Col Brown's Battle when Slain in Battle, the Applicant in Battle on Blochs and Failings Flats at a distance of About 8 Miles from where Col Brown's Battle commenced, Genl Van Rensselaer again for the Second Battle on the same day with a Considerable Army. Said to have been 1700. A more Vast Army with chiefly all looking on Suffering the few Courageous to fight the Battle. In putting St John with all to flight
Engaged Generally called Sandmans Battle, the Militia against a large Party of Tories and Indians, the Indian Chief Killed & two Wounded, with the one died on his return to Canada, Only one of Our men Wounded
Ordered Out Under Command of Col Willett, at the time Genl conflagration, Murdering men and beast at and Around Fort Schuyler now Oppenheim. St Johns Ville, then almost upper part of Palatine, in pursuit of the Enemy during the whole first Night, and next day, but not overtaken and in consequence disappointed
Stationed at Fort Paris, in performing Garrison duty ordered
Drafted and Stationed at Fort Paris, D o the like Service
Engaged Under the Command of Col Willett In Battle Generally called Johnstown Battle, Against Maj r Rops & Batters, with About 400. Indians & Tories & some Regular troops, when the Enemy left the the fields of Battle and took Flight, In the Original declaration, stated About five hundred, but Since Col Willett's Narrative, which gives an Account that Maj r Rops, his whole body and men consisting of 800 at the time of Battle
Drafted to Herkimer Fort Dayton performing Garrison Service or duty
In Mass, Genl conflagration by the Common Enemy Upper part German Flats, Generally called Long Small and at the same time on the North and Opposite side in Herkimer All around Fort Dayton, Burnt destroyed, and some Murdered & taken prisoners
Ordered Out to March to the lower Part, German Flats, When the Indians and Tories had been Burning and destroying, killing, Murdering & Scalping, at the Neighborhood of the Kespelans

And Fall Hill, And all Around About De Burned and destroyed. Stationed Fort Worth Performing Garrison Service
Ordered to March to Youngs Lake Slaying the Enemy & Guarding Against the Incursions of the Enemy. Same
Ordered Out and Stationed Thence to Frederick Empire, Watching and Guarding Against the Incursions Of the common Enemy at least 21 days
Ordered Out and Stationed at Fort Sill, Nowatah Performing Garrison Service
Ordered Out and Stationed at Capt. Countermans and from thence Ordered and Marched to Brown Creek, Guarding Against the Incursions of Our com- mon Enemy
a Pension
Peter J. Fox
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Yours Affectionately J. H. [?]

Palatine June 8 th 1843
To the Hon J L Edwards Sir
The extract of your letter of the 23 rd September 1841. to S r J. Bates Esq r and your note of the 18 th May 1843 has been received, The enclosed I hope will be evidence sufficient to establish my place of residence
Please direct yours to Stone Arabia Postoffice Montgomery Co. New York
I am very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
Peter Jone

State of New York } Montgomery County }
On this 8 th day of June 1843 Personally appeared before me the Undersigned, a justice of the peace in and for said County, Peter Fox, who being duly sworn, deponeth and saith, that he did reside in the town of Palatine, Montgomery County in the year 1833, and was allowed in that year a pension of $42, 32 / 100 per annum under the act of 7 th June 1832, and that this deponent still resides in the town of Palatine and county of Montgomery, and has never resided in any other place — and this deponent further saith that he appeared before Thomas R. Benedict Esqr, a justice of the peace of Fulton County, some time in the year 1841 and made affidavit in said county of Fulton, before said justice for an increase of pension, and if this deponent, is represented, as a resident of Fulton County in his supplemental statement it is an error of said justice. Peter Fox Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year first above writing Laurence Marcellus justice

I certify that Peter Fox is a man of high standing and character in this community, and that his statements under oath are entitled to full credence and belief.
Lawrence Marcellus Justice
Montgomery County
Clerk's Office
Sp. I Henry Cook Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Lawrence Marcellus Esq. whose name is subscribed to the above certificate and before whom the within affidavit depositions have been taken and whose name is subscribed to the jurat of said affidavit was at the date of said certificate and affidavit a justice of the peace in and for the County of Montgomery duly elected and qualified to act as such, and that the signatures thereto are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the 10th day of June 1843.
H. Cook, Clerk

May 15. 1843.
Peter Fox My. for dup: cat.
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Stone Arabia, Montgomery County New York
To the Commissioner of Pensions of the United States Sir
The inclosed is the evidence of the loss of my pension certificate — if the proof shall be considered sufficient to warrant the issuing of a new certificate please forward to the undersigned, Stone Arabia P.O. Montgomery County New York — if the evidence is in- sufficient, please inform wherein — and what proof is required by the department, to obtain a new Certificate May 6 th 1843
I am, Sir, Your most ob t Servant Peter Fox

"Sir) "Please to pay unto Andrew Heintz or his "order the full amount of my pay for my "services, in the year 1781, in Col e Willetts Reg t "of Nine months men.
"Oct 19. 1784
"Witness
"Laurence Gros" "Peter Ohl"
I am your Obed t Serv t [signed] Peter his + Fox mark
[Endorsed]
"Please to pay the within to Isaac Paris or "order [signed] Andreas Heintz"
"Rec d N.York May 19 th 1785 from Marinus "Willett Nineteen pounds 7/6 in full on the within "order [signed] Isaac Paris."
Comptroller Office } Albany Oct 16 th 1844 }
I certify the preceding to be a true copy of a Revolutionary document now remaining in this office.
Philip Schepp Dep Comptroller

13673 Peter Fox Declaration for Pension act 7 June 1872

State of New York Montgomery County } ss
On this 10 th day of September 1845, before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County now sitting, personally appeared Peter Fox, a resident of the town of Palatine in said County aged Eighty Six Years past; & being first dully sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following decla- -ration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832, for granting Pensions to Revolutionary Soldiers That this deponent served in the war of the Revolution under the officers & for the terms & in the manner set forth in this declaration, & in the documents & certificates from the Comptroller of said State, which were forwarded to J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions, Washington in April last.
That he the said Peter Fox, now resides & has always resided in the afore- said State, County & Town.
That in 1776 he served nine days more at Canajoharie, & Fort Parrie and at least eight days more he was also on duty at Empire & Fort Parrie, & was commanded by Capt. Christopher Fox, in Col. Jacob Schlock's Regiment of Militia.

In 1777 This defonant was drafted together with five other men out of Capt. C. Fox's Company & was put under the command of Capt. Christian House Col. Ebenezer Cox & Gen. Herkimer Commanded the Regiment. defonant was on duty in that Revolutionary War, in a tour to Unadella about three weeks as near as he can recollect & soon after his return from Unadella the same summer he was again ordered out in Capt. Fox's Company The field Officers were Gen. Herkimer Col. Klock, Col. Waggoner, Col. Cox & Col. Sever. May 21st Lord Col. Bellingham they marched from Stone Arabia to the Indian Castle from the Castle to Fort Herkimer & from thence back again to the Castle & from thence to Briskany, where he arrived on the 5 th day of August in 1777 & was in the Battle at Briskany the following day defonant was, on duty in the actual service of his country between three & four weeks in the last four
defonant was also on a tour to Springfield, from thence to Cherry Valley from thence to Herkimer from thence to Sangersfield & from thence Home. The Army was commanded by Capt. Henry Miller in Col. Klock's Regiment defonant was on duty the last

Tour over two weeks, deponent thinks it was in the Summer of 1778 but is not certain
Deponent was also enlisted in a Company of Rangers which was organized & ordered out by Col. Klock & was composed of Nine men to wit Christian Getman, Geo. Getman, John Bachus, Adam Shinn, Daniel Fox, Wm. Fox, James Philips, Geo. Hiney & this deponent, all of whom served the full term of their enlistment, to wit three months. In 1779 Deponent served in Capt. John Hesp's Company & in Capt. John Ruff's Company in Col. Jacob Klock Regiment, he also served in the said last year in Capt. John Cayer Company in Col. Peter Waggoner Regiment.
In 1781 Deponent served in Capt. Laurence Gross Company, in Col. Marinus Willet Regiment. The length of time & the months he served in the years 1779 & 1781 & at what places the service was performed deponent does not now remember. reference may be had to the certificates of the Comptroller of this State now on file in the Office of the Com d of Pensions at Washington where the length of service & the time it was performed will more fully appear as well as by his former Declarations.

Subscribed & sworn in open court as aforesaid before me J. P. Panunzio Clerk of Mont. Co. Peter Fox
Montgomery County Clerk's Office SS
I certify the foregoing to be the original proceeding had in said court in the matter of the application of Peter Fox for a pension
Witness my hand & the seal of the said court on the day & in the year first aforesaid J. P. Panunzio Clerk

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
  4 th Dec 1779 Peter Roy Corps c 1 9 4   6 th Aug t Do Do Do 1 9 4   18 th Aug t Do Do Priv 2 11 5   31 st Dec Do Do Do in 7 1   30 th Nov 1781 Do Do 16 14 2   31 st Dec Do Do Do 2 13 4   31 st Dec 1779 Do Corps c in 15 8 
STATE OF NEW YORK,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Mar 7 th 1844.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 1. 2. & 4 — now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
  First—under Capt. John Hays in Col. Isaac Klock Regt.   Second " " Do " " Do "   Third " " John Ruff " " Do "   Fourth " " Do " " Do "   Fifth, " " Laurence Grop " " Marcus Willett "   Sixth " " Do " " Do "   Seventh " " John Gayson " " Peter Waggoner "   Eighth " " " " "   Ninth " " " " "   Tenth " " " " " 
Philip Phelps Dep Comptroller

Joseph Waggoner Affidavit

State of New York Montgomery County ss: Joseph Waggoner of Fort Plain in the County of Montgomery being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is Eighty seven years of age, and has ever since his infancy resided in the towns of Pala- tine and Kinderen in the County of Mont- gomery; that he has during the whole of said time been intimately acquainted with Peter Fox who has always resided in the town of Palatine aforesaid, and that on the Eighth or Tenth day of June in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred & seventy seven said Peter Fox then being a near neighbor of this Deponent was drafted out of the Company of Christopher W. Fox a Captain of the Militia to serve as a com- mon soldier in a Company of Militia com- manded by Captain Christian House. That this Deponent was also drafted at the same time for the same service under another Captain, and that immediately there- after the Companies to which we respec- tively belonged received marching orders from Genl. Nicholas Herkimer, to accom- pany him in an excursion to Otsego County in the State aforesaid. That on or about the Tenth day of June aforesaid our Companies comprising part of a Regi- ment under the command of Colonel Elmerer Cox and said General Herkimer commenced our march and proceeded to Cherry Valley in the County of Otsego, where we halted one week. From thence we marched to New Sam Martin in the

same county, where we remained one day, and the next day marched to the head of Otsogo Lake (now called Cooperstown) in the same county; where we remained two days; from thence we marched to Otsogo in said County, where we halted over night; from thence we marched to Pundadilla, where the forces remained about Eleven days, during which time an interview was had between General Herkimer and the Indian Warrior Joseph Brant; which resulted in an amicable arrangement, between Herkimer and Brant; and after which we were ordered to return to our homes - and on the last of June thereafter, we resumed our march towards home and halted over night at Otsogo, in Otsogo County; from thence we marched to the head of Otsogo Lake, now called Cooperstown, in the same county; where we remained over night, from thence we marched to Bournans Creek in Montgomery County, where we also tarried over night, from thence we marched to Walsthe Tavern on the Mohawk River, in the County of Montgomery, where we also remained over night and on the following day in about the eighth day of July we were discharged and returned to our respective homes together. Having been engaged in said service about four weeks - And Captain Smith says that he remembers all the facts and particulars above stated more distinctly because he and said two were very near neighbors and intimates

friends of about the same age, and dur- ing said occasion lodged together in the same barn several nights - and further that his recollection and attention has frequently been tested and called to the details above given -
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 17 day of September 1845. H. Luchs Justice of the Peace, town of Palatine, Montgomery County - State of New York.
W. Wagg
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that H. Luchs esq. was at the time whose name is subscribed to the annexed to the Sworn to affidavit of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace of the of said county; and further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Sworn is genuine:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county. the 18 day of Nov 1845
C. Brumley CLERK.

Conrad Kilt Affidavit

State of New York } Montgomery County } ss. I Conrad Hilts of the town of Palatine in said County being duly sworn, depose and say, that he is of the of the age of the years of the of age the 7 th day of Sept inst. That he has always resided in the afore said town & County. That he has been acquainted with Peter Fox from his Youth, who has always resided in said town of Palatine. On the 6 th day of August in the year 1777 Defendant was in the Battle at Briskany. I was in the same company with Peter Fox who also was in said Battle at Briskany. I was on duty two weeks or more. Defendant was also with Peter Fox on a tour to Fort Stanwix. I was under the Command of Genl. Vanranselair I was on duty about eighteen days the year and the Capt who commanded them Defendant does not now remember. Peter Fox was also in company with this defendant in the actual service of his at Fort Tarris Under the Command of Capt Christopher Fox, in Col Jacob Klock's Regiment, the year in which
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Le Marcellus  ss whose name is subscribed to the annexed Surat to affidavit was at the time of the date thereof a Justice of the peace of said county; and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Surat is genuine:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, the 18 day of November 1845
C. S. Brumley CLERK.
Conrad Hilts of the town of Palatine in said county do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office

State of New York Montgomery County
Conrad Hilts of the town of Palatine in said County being duly sworn, depose and say that he is now years of age of age the 7 th day of Sept inst & that he has always resided in the afore said town & County. that he has been acquainted with Peter Fox from his Youth, who has always resided in said town of Palatine. On the 6 th day of August in the year 1777. Deponant was in the Battle at Briskany. I was in the same company with Peter Fox who also was in said Battle at Briskany. I was on duty two weeks or more. Deponant was also with Peter Fox on a tour to Fort Stanwix I was under the Command of Genl Vanranselaer. I was on duty about Eighteen days the year and the Capt who commanded them Deponant does not now remember. Peter Fox was also in company with this deponant in the actual service of this at Fort Tarris. Under the Command of Capt Christopher Fox, in Col Jacob Klock's Regiment, the year in which the last service was performed & the number of days they were on duty deponant cannot remember. Subscribed & sworn to CONRAD HILTS before me this 22 nd day of September 1845. I certify that the said Conrad Hilts is a witness of credibility & that the foregoing affidavit was carefully read over to him & its contents explained before he signed his name to the same. L. Marcellus Justice

Aug 12 1842
My
Peter Fox
Elizabethton
Commission of the New
Washington etc

Aug 12. 1842
Miss Catherine L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Sir.
Within the last year I made application in behalf of Peter Fox for a reexamination of his Claim under the act of 7 th June 1832, and among other papers the old Pension Warrant of the applicant was forwarded to your office either by T. R. Benedict Esq. or myself. If it is decided not to allow Mr. Fox increased pay oblige by returning his old Certificate. If Mr. Benedict is mistaken in his impression that you have the old certificate, please so inform me.
Yours very respectfully
J. H. ALLEN
Chenectady Aug t 9 th 1842
Dear Sir
Commissioner of Pensions.

Peter Fox to increase

State of New York Fulton County
On this 23 rd day of January 1841 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said County Peter Fox who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and swear that at the time of making his original declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 he was not apprised that any documentary evidence of his services in the war of the Revolution were attainable whereon to ground his claim, he very cheerfully accepted the allowance granted him as per the annexed Certificate But having recently ascertained that records do exist showing his services as aforesaid to such an extent that together with the testimony and proof adduced by him on his said first application he has reason to believe that he is entitled to an increase of his pension allowance. That he has therefore authorized an agent in his behalf to procure authenticate and present to the War Department of the United States all such documentary and other evidence relating to the revolutionary services of him this Applicant, and that he therefor claims such an increase to his stipend as shall be found just and equitable according to the provisions of the aforesaid act of Congress
Sworn to & subscribed this 23 rd January 1841 before me
Peter Fox
Thomas R. Benedict Justice
I hereby certify that the above named Peter Fox is reputable in every respect and that the above statements by him subscribed and sworn to are entitled to full credit
Thomas R. Benedict
State of New York Fulton County
Clerk's Office
I Tobias H. Stoughton Clerk of the said County of Fulton do hereby certify that Thomas R. Benedict whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit & certificate was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace of the said County of Fulton, and that said signature are genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County February 1. 1841.
T. H. Stoughton